Sans Normal Kelif 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Comenia Sans' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Depot New Condensed' and 'Rehn Condensed' by moretype, and 'Phoenica Std' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, friendly, dynamic, modern, attention, speed, approachability, impact, oblique, rounded, soft, chunky, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded terminals and smooth, compact curves. The letterforms lean forward with a consistent slant, creating a brisk rhythm, while counters stay open enough to keep shapes readable at display sizes. Strokes are monolinear in feel, with broad joins and softened corners that emphasize mass over detail. Uppercase forms are wide and stable, and the lowercase shows single-storey shapes with simple construction and a slightly bouncy baseline impression from the slant. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, reading clearly and with strong presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or in-app moments where quick impact matters. It can work well for branding, packaging, event graphics, and sports or lifestyle communications that benefit from motion and friendliness. Use larger sizes or generous spacing when setting longer blocks to avoid an overly dark text color.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, with a forward-leaning motion that feels sporty and contemporary. Rounded edges soften the voice, making it feel approachable rather than aggressive, while the heavy color keeps it attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver immediate, energetic emphasis in a clean sans framework, pairing strong weight with rounded, oblique forms to suggest speed and approachability. Its simplified construction prioritizes bold silhouettes and clear word shapes for display-driven typography.
The design’s visual weight and slanted stance create strong word shapes in short bursts, but the dense texture can build quickly in long paragraphs. The most distinctive character comes from the combination of thick silhouettes, smooth curvature, and consistently rounded endings.